lesson 3

Question 1

Assume

Answer 1

take for granted , suppose , presume

Question 2

Averse

Answer 2

having a strong feeling or opposition; disinclined , reluctant; loath

Question 3

Callous

Answer 3

feeling no sympathy for others; insensitive , hardhearted

Question 4

Descernible

Answer 4

capable of being discerned; distinguishable, observable , perceptible

Question 5

Dubious

Answer 5

of uncertain outcome; doubtful , questionable , unpromising

Question 6

Ecstasy

Answer 6

sudden intense feeling joy; delight , rapture , bliss

Question 7

Forgo

Answer 7

do without; renounce , sacrifice

Question 8

Hollow

Answer 8

having a cavity inside; lacking in real value; empty; vain

Question 9

Indulgent

Answer 9

inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others; lenient; tolerant

Question 10

inflict

Answer 10

cause something unwelcome to be endured;impose; force

Question 11

Intrigue

Answer 11

underhanded scheme; plot; conspiracy

Question 12

Invaluable

Answer 12

of value to great measure;precious;priceless

Question 13

Meddlesome

Answer 13

habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern;intrusive;interfering;impertinent

Question 14

Meticulous

Answer 14

giving, or done with, extreme care to details;exact;precise;painstaking

Question 15

Oblige

Answer 15

make necessary;compel;constrain

Question 16

Perturb

Answer 16

cause to be alarmed or upset;disturb;disquiet;agitate

Question 17

Remiss

Answer 17

negligent in performing a task or duty; neglectful;derelict;lax

Question 18

Resolve

Answer 18

deal with successfully;clear up; solve;settle

Question 19

Retrieve

Answer 19

get back;recover;regain;repossess

Question 20

Steadfast

Answer 20

not subject to change;dependable;loyal;staunch